Advocates of same-sex (Gay) marriage have won a national poll in Australia

Advocates of same-sex (Gay) marriage have won a national poll in Australia, clearing the way for legislation to make it legal. The poll which was conducted by the country’s Bureau of Statistics triggered emotional celebrations by gays and lesbians and marriage equality supporters. Almost 62 percent of the 12.7 million people who participated voted “yes” to the question “Should the law be changed to allow same-sex couples to marry?” [ 356 more words ]